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To anyone considering a certification, advanced degree, or new professional challenge: Take the leap. Your future self will thank you. Continuous learning is what keeps the mission moving forward.

HI professionals and those who teach in CAHIIM-accredited programs are invited to participate in two quick surveys. Your participation will help create a more accurate picture of today's HI workforce and inform workforce planning, education, career development, and future research.

Every successful revenue integrity strategy begins with a strong HIM foundation. As healthcare organizations become increasingly data driven, HIM serves as the steward of information that supports both patient care and financial performance.

The health information (HI) profession has expanded beyond hospital-centered roles, yet it continues to rely on the labels “traditional” and “nontraditional,” which no longer reflect workforce realities. We are asking your help defining the future.

CDI began as a bridge between clinical care and the language of reimbursement. That bridge still needs to exist. But it must be built on honesty, not on optimization. On accuracy, not on capture. On the patient's story, told completely and without distortion.

The question is no longer whether Revenue Integrity must evolve, it is how quickly organizations can transform to meet the demands of today’s healthcare environment.

Downcoding is one of those issues that feels obvious in theory and maddeningly subtle in practice. There are a few common signals that suggest downcoding may be in play, even when the claim technically paid.

In addition to a fresh new look, the following changes will take effect June 15, 2026:

Fee schedules aren't passive documents. They drive decisions about whether a service line stays viable, whether a center keeps investing in technology and people, whether capacity stays open, and whether patients can get treatment close to home.